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8 Popular Root Vegetables for Success in 2023

8 Popular Root Vegetables for Success in 2023

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Being a fanatic of this nutritious food source, I grow my carrots twice a year, once during spring and again in late summer, as carrots can survive frost.

Raw Carrots  (Zones 3-10)

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Get yourself onion seedlings and plant them directly into the soil; this shortcut has served me well ever since the start of my growing days 20 years ago.

Onions (Zones 5-7)

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Radishes are one of the most low-maintenance vegetables to grow. I sow the seeds directly in loose, well-drained soil with moderate fertility.

Radishes (Zones 2-9)

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I plant my beets in early spring, during the growing season’s peak, so that my red beets can get enough sunlight; it’s all about the sunlight.

Beets  (Zones 2-11)

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I don’t worry about the frost because parsnips are hardy enough to survive the temperature drops; the frost makes them taste sweet.

Parsnips (Zones 2-9)

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Growing horseradish is simple: I plant them in spring and harvest in fall before the ground freezes.

Horseradish (Zones 3-6)

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I prefer planting turnips because they come in various colors, such as golden and bright red, and are ready in 2 months.

Turnips (Zones 2-9)

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Sweet potatoes are a chef’s dream because of their wide culinary application. Since they love the warmth, I plant them in early summer.

Sweet Potatoes (Zones 10-12)

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LIST OF 25 POPULAR ROOT VEGETABLES  TO GROW IN 2023

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